The burden of disease of fatal and non-fatal burn injuries for the full spectrum of care in the Netherlands
ConclusionsBurns cause a substantial burden of disease, with burns requiring care at the general practice level contributing most DALYs. Information on burden of burns by the full level of care as well as by subgroup is important for the development of tailored burn prevention strategies, and the updated figures are recommended to be used for priority setting and resource allocation.
Source: Archives of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
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